Helpful Information and Links
We have put together a list of websites that may help you find the information you need.
Please note, although we screen the links below to be sure to bring you accurate and valuable content, we are not responsible for the content of any of these websites or any consequences that may arise from visiting them.
General Legal Information
Legal Dictionary -
look up the meaning of any legal term.
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Resources for Older Adults
aarp.org.
American Association of Retired Persons
elderhostel.org. Elderhostel, Inc
Offers educational adventures for adults who are 55 years of age and over.
lutheranseniorlife.org Lutheran SeniorLife
Programs are available at five Western Pennsylvania locations: Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars, LIFE Butler County and Crown Pointe Senior Living in Butler, Crown Pointe Senior Living in Greensburg, and LIFE Beaver County located in Aliquippa
napo.net National Association of Professional Organizers
A non-profit association of organizing consultants who can assist with a senior relocation or a senior downsizing move.
TodaysSeniorResource.com
Senior services and products in the Pittsburgh region.
Twilight Wish Foundation -
celebrating seniors and making dreams come true.
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Medical
caremanager.org National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Inc.
Provides assistance in managing a variety of elder care issues from medical treatment coordination through transition into various senior living options.
Faith in Action is an interfaith volunteer caregiving initiative of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Local Faith in Action programs bring together volunteers from many faiths to work together to care for their neighbors who have long-term health needs.
Faith in Action volunteers come from churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship, as well as the community at large. Volunteers help those in need by providing nonmedical assistance with tasks such as:
- providing a ride to the doctor, grocery store, hair salon, etc.
- Home safety checks (throw rugs, electrical cords and other tripping hazards; smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, etc.)
- Light chores
- respite for caregivers living in the home
- picking up a few groceries or running errands
- minor household repairs
- friendly visiting
- telephone reassurance
- reading or helping to pay bills
- linkage to available services
With this volunteer assistance, members of the community who have long-term health needs can maintain their independence for as long as possible.
phrma.org. PhRMA
Lists, in directory format, company programs that provide drugs to physicians whose patients could not otherwise afford them.
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Government Agencies
alzpa.org Alzheimer’s Association
Programs and services for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease.
alleghenycounty.us/dhs/olderadultweb.aspx
Variety of services for older adults.
bcoa.us.
Beaver County Office on Aging
aging.state.pa.us
Butler County Office on Aging
Department of Public Welfare Office of Long Term Living -
The goal of this Web site is to provide you easy access to information about the services and supports available, across Pennsylvania, through the Office of Long Term Living.
FSWP.org Family Services of Western PA
Programs, services and activities for adults in the western Pennsylvania Region
dpw.state.pa.us PA Personal Care Home Directory
Lists, in directory format, licensed care homes in Pennsylvania
socialsecurity.gov
Highlights various social security benefits that are available.
va.gov
Provides information on benefits and programs for Veterans
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